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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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